Mets Lose 4-3 to Cardinals in Late-Spring Tune-Up

Overview

• Tobias Myers started for New York and worked two innings of one-run ball with two strikeouts in the 4-3 defeat at Clover Park.
• Austin Warren was optioned earlier in the day, a move that bolstered Bryan Hudson’s roster case before Hudson allowed three earned runs in his outing.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza said Francisco Alvarez felt better after precautionary back tightness and, barring setbacks, is expected to return to the lineup Saturday.
• Bo Bichette made his first spring start at shortstop for the Mets, offering another look at late-camp infield alignment.
• The club optioned Ronny Mauricio to Triple-A Syracuse the previous day, clarifying shortstop depth while catching contingency plans remained in focus with Luis Torrens, Hayden Senger and Ben Rortvedt available.